Haruo Sotozaki

male

From Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan

Known for Directing

Biography

Haruo Sotozaki is a Japanese anime and film director best known for his work on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series. He began his career in the animation industry in the mid-1990s, contributing as a key animator and storyboard artist on various projects. Sotozaki made his full directorial debut with the anime adaptation of Ninja Nonsense (2004). In 2019, he directed the critically acclaimed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba television series, followed by the record-breaking film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020). His direction is noted for its dynamic action sequences and faithful adaptation of source material.

Cast Credits

No credits available

Crew Credits

2025
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
  as
  Director
  2025
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2025
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
  as
  Animation Director
  2025
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
  as
  Director
  2025
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
  as
  Director
  2025
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
  as
  Director
  2025
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
  as
  Director
  2025
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
  as
  Director
  2025
2024
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
  as
  Director
  2024
2023
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
  as
  Director
  2023
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
  as
  Director
  2023
2022
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
  as
  Director
  2022
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
  as
  Director
  2022
2021
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
  as
  Director
  2021
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
  as
  Director
  2021
2020
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
  as
  Director
  2020
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
  as
  Animation Director
  2020
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2020
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
  as
  Second Unit Director
  2020
2019
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
  as
  Director
  2019
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  as
  Series Director
  2019
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  as
  Animation Director
  2019
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  as
  Director
  2019
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  2019
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  as
  Key Animation
  2019
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2019
2014
- Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
  as
  Second Unit Director
  2014
- Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
  as
  Key Animation
  2014
- Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2014
- Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
  as
  Director
  2014
2013
- Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
  as
  Animation Director
  2013
2010
- Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
  as
  Key Animation
  2010
2009
- Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
  as
  Key Animation
  2009
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
  as
  Key Animation
  2009
2005
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
  as
  Key Animation
  2005
- Noein: To Your Other Self
  as
  Animation Director
  2005
2004
- Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
  as
  Animation Director
  2004
- Samurai 7
  as
  Key Animation
  2004
- Ninja Nonsense
  as
  Key Animation
  2004
2003
- New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City
  as
  Animation Director
  2003
- E's Otherwise
  as
  Key Animation
  2003
- New Fist of the North Star
  as
  Creator
  2003
2002
- eX-Driver the Movie
  as
  Key Animation
  2002
- Naruto
  as
  Key Animation
  2002
- Naruto
  as
  Animation Director
  2002
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
  as
  Key Animation
  2002
- Heat Guy J
  as
  Animation Director
  2002
- Heat Guy J
  as
  Key Animation
  2002
2001
- Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- Initial D: Third Stage
  as
  Animation Director
  2001
- Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- Initial D: Third Stage
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- Fruits Basket
  as
  Animation Director
  2001
- Fruits Basket
  as
  Director
  2001
- Earth Maiden Arjuna
  as
  Animation Director
  2001
- R.O.D: Read or Die
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- Star Ocean EX
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- Rave Master
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- The SoulTaker
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- X
  as
  Director
  2001
- Earth Maiden Arjuna
  as
  Animation
  2001
- Earth Maiden Arjuna
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
1999
- You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
  as
  Key Animation
  1999
- Hunter x Hunter
  as
  Key Animation
  1999
- Legend of Himiko
  as
  Animation Director
  1999
2016
- Tales of Zestiria the X
  as
  Series Director
  2016
2012
- Zetman
  as
  Key Animation
  2012
2008
- Antique Bakery
  as
  Animation Director
  2008
- Inazuma Eleven
  as
  Key Animation
  2008
2007
- Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
  as
  Series Director
  2007
- Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
  as
  Key Animation
  2007
- Reideen
  as
  Key Animation
  2007
2000
- Saiyuki
  as
  Animation Director
  2000
1998
- Eat-Man '98
  as
  Animation Director
  1998
- Eat-Man '98
  as
  Key Animation
  1998
- AWOL -Absent Without Leave-
  as
  Key Animation
  1998
1996
- Rurouni Kenshin
  as
  Key Animation
  1996

Haruo Sotozaki

Biography

Cast Credits

Crew Credits

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene

Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Noein: To Your Other Self

Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo

Samurai 7

Ninja Nonsense

New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City

E's Otherwise

New Fist of the North Star

eX-Driver the Movie

Naruto

Naruto

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Heat Guy J

Heat Guy J

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Initial D: Third Stage

Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon

Initial D: Third Stage

Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket

Earth Maiden Arjuna

R.O.D: Read or Die

Star Ocean EX

Rave Master

The SoulTaker

X

Earth Maiden Arjuna

Earth Maiden Arjuna

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

Hunter x Hunter

Legend of Himiko

Tales of Zestiria the X

Zetman

Antique Bakery

Inazuma Eleven

Tales of Symphonia: The Animation

Tales of Symphonia: The Animation

Reideen

Saiyuki

Eat-Man '98

Eat-Man '98

AWOL -Absent Without Leave-